Kenmore 1608 Use and Care Guide - Page 7

DOOR REMOVAL (UPRIGHT MODELS) If door must be removed: 1. Gently lay freezer on its back, on a rug or blanket. 2. Remove two base screws and base panel. Remove wire from clips on bottom of cabinet, if required. 3. Unplug connector, if required, by holding the cabinet connector in place, and pulling door connector out. 4. Remove bottom hinge screws. 5. Remove plastic top hinge cover. 6. Remove screws from top hinge. 7. Remove top hinge from cabinet. 8. Remove door and bottom hinge from cabinet. 9. To replace door, reverse the above order and securely tighten all screws to prevent hinge slippage. Wire COOL DOWN PERIOD For safe food storage, allow 4 hours for the freezer to cool down completely. The freezer will run continuously for the first several hours. Foods that are already frozen zen may be placed in the freezer after the first few hours of operation. Unfrozen foods should NOT be loaded into the freezer until the freezer has operated for 4 hours. When loading the freezer, freeze only 3 pounds of fresh food per cubic foot of freezer space at one time. Distribute packages to be frozen evenly throughout the freezer. It is not necessary to turn the control knob to a colder setting while freezing food. TEMPERATURE CONTROL Electromechanical Temperature Control (Chest and Some Upright Models) The electromechanical temperature control is located inside the freezer on upright models, and on the left exterior wall on chest models (see figure 1). The temperature is factory preset to provide satisfactory food storage temperatures. However, the temperature control is adjustable to provide a range of tempera- tures for your personal satisfaction. To adjust the temperature setting, turn the temperature control knob clockwise or counter clockwise. Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize between adjustments. -- Door Connector i Cabinet Connector The freezer should be located in the coolest area of the room, away from heat producing appliances or heating ducts, and out of direct sunlight. Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing in the freezer. Overloading the freezer forces the compressor to run longer. Foods that freeze too slowly may lose quality or spoil. Be sure to wrap foods properly, and wipe containers dry before placing them in the freezer. This cuts down on frost build-up inside the freezer. Freezer shelves should not be lined with aluminum foil, wax paper, or paper toweling. Liners interfere with cold air circulation, making the freezer less efficient. Organize and label food to reduce door openings and extended searches. Remove as many items as needed at one time, and close the door as soon as possible. Electromechanical Control Figure 1 Standard Electronic Temperature Control (Some Up= right Frost Free Models) The standard electronic temperature control is located inside the freezer on upright models (see Figure 2). Temperature is factory preset to provide satisfactory food storage temperatures. To adjust the temperature setting, move the UP (_) button for warmer temperature and DOWN (_ button for colder temperature on the control panel. Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize between adjustments. Arret Standard Electronic Temperature Control Figure 2